From Prehistory to Present Day

The Story of Eastbourne
Take a journey through Eastbourne's fascinating history, with unexpected twists and turns and surprises along the way. A celebration of storytelling from the people of Eastbourne, through their objects, words, legacies and even their bones. A tale of mystery, intrigue, faith, fortune, love, war and magic!Discover ancient axes unearthed in Eastbourne, a piece of real Roman floor, spectacular Saxon treasure and top secret orders from the Home Guard in WW2. Find out how Mrs Wilson tricked soldiers with a pie, what Richard de Clouworth the extravagantly dressed Vicar did in the 1300s and which magic trick George Grimmond invented in Eastbourne!
COVID-19

Please note The Story of Eastbourne is currently closed until further notice.
Excavations

Learn new skills and find amazing discoveries at a Heritage Eastbourne archaeological dig. Volunteer and receive expert guidance or visit to enjoy open air talks, pop-up exhibitions and chat to the team about their discoveries.
#HeritageAtHome

We may have temporarily closed our doors, but there are lots of ways to explore our collections and continue learning at home.
Sussex Historic Graffiti Project

Using archaeological recording methods, this project will create a detailed record of historic graffiti in Sussex.
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Heritage Eastbourne

A world of discovery awaits, from the Story of Eastbourne exhibition in Terminus Road to exploring the secrets of Eastbourne through archaeological digs, local history research and much more!

By making tangible links to real people, by walking the same ground, learning through life enhancing experiences, challenging the way people think and inspiring and stimulating debate, we explore what it means to be human in Eastbourne in a different time.